Scrivens began his career as a trainee with Second Division club Fulham.
[2] Aged just 18, he made his senior debut during the 1974–75 season and signed his first professional contract in March 1975.
[2] Scrivens joined Fulham's West London rivals Brentford on loan in December 1976.
[1] Scrivens made five Fourth Division appearances during his spell and manager Bill Dodgin showed interest in signing him permanently, but a deal failed to materialise.
[1] After his release from Fulham in 1980, Scrivens signed for Isthmian League Premier Division strugglers Woking.